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4 Jan
Several studies have shown that frequent healthcare workers’ strikes result in the closure of public health institutions, which in turn deprives Nigerians of access to quality healthcare services.
27 Dec
The Eiffel Tower, one of the world's prime tourist attractions, was closed Wednesday after staff went on strike, the tower's operator said. The strike on the 100th anniversary of the death of engineer Gustave Eiffel, who built the tower, was to protest about "the current way it is managed", the hard-left CGT union said in…
20 Dec
Hospital doctors in England began their longest strike action yet on Wednesday, in a move that health bosses fear will pile pressure on services at the busiest time of year. Junior doctors -- those below consultant level -- join picket lines from 0700 GMT to the same time on Saturday in a major escalation of…
4 Oct 2023
More than 75,000 employees at Kaiser Permanente began one of the largest healthcare
worker strikes in recent US history on Wednesday after failing to resolve a dispute over staffing levels.
27 Sep 2023
The leaders of the Writers Guild of America on Tuesday called off a monthslong strike that has paralyzed Hollywood, accepting a pay deal hammered out with production studios.
6 Sep 2023
While the first day of warning strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) achieved partial success in some states of the federation, expectations that the commercial capital of the country would be grounded failed as many commercial banks in Lagos State yesterday defied the call for withdrawal of service by Organised Labour
11 Aug 2023
Hospital doctors in England has launched their latest walkout on Friday as the government said their strike to demand a 35-per cent pay increase served "only to harm patients".
7 Jul 2023
There was confusion, yesterday, in Osun State as civil servants refused taking part in a staff audit exercise ordered by the state governor, Ademola Adeleke. The verification exercise commenced few days ago at the Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding.
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Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, says the administration of President Bola Tinubu is working to put Nigeria on a solid economic pedestal.